Would a high-tech water bottle get you to drink more water and possibly avoid recurring kidney stones? The University of Washington is seeking people to take part in a nationwide clinical trial to find out.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will test whether using a "smart" water bottle will cause people to drink more water, therefore go to the bathroom, and cause fewer recurrences of kidney stones.

The bottle is called Hidrate Spark. It monitors fluid consumption and connects to an app. The study will also offer financial incentives for hitting fluid targets and have volunteers meet with a health coach.

The University of Washington is one of four universities taking part. The others are the University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Washington University in St. Louis.